Obituaries
Joan S. Chestnut
Oct 12, 2018
Joan S. Chestnut, 80, of Olathe, passed away on October 12, 2018. She was born on October 31, 1937 to Melvin Pennypacker Snyder and Mary Irene (Ammon) Snyder in Elverson, PA. Joan was born and reared in Elverson, Pennsylvania overlooking the beautiful Conestoga Valley at the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country. At the age of ten years old, Joan accepted...
Albert W. Brown, Jr.
Oct 12, 2018
Albert Brown was born March 24, 1923 in Fargo ND to Albert and Emma Brown (née) Krause.He attended Baker University and graduated from Kansas University in 1948 with an Electrical Engineering degree. He entered the Army in 1942 and served in World War II where his artillery unit participated in the Battle of the Bulge.He married Helen Conice Hursh (Connie),...
Judith E. (Patterson) Kromer-Broz
Oct 10, 2018
Judith E. (Patterson) Kromer-Broz was born January 17, 1940 in Sacramento, California.When Judy was 8 years old, the family moved the Buffalo, South Dakota. On the ranch, Judy would develop her love for animals and her love of horse-back riding.In 1957, Judy would be the first Rodeo Queen in Buffalo, South Dakota.The family then moved to Lead, South Dakota where...
Jean A. Gonsalo
Oct 8, 2018
Jean Augustus Gonsalo, 89, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully on Monday, October 8th. Jean was surrounded by his family, Fred (his Dog) and his hospice team.After graduating from Boston College Jean joined the Marine Corps as an officer. He took great pride in serving his country and did so during the Korean War (state side)....
James F. Schuckenbrock
Oct 6, 2018
After a brief, yet inspirationally fought battle with cancer, James Francis Schuckenbrock, took his last breath surrounded by family on October 6, 2018 at the age of 65.Jim was born February 19, 1953 in Hannibal, MO to the late R.J. and Mildred Schuckenbrock, graduated from Southwest High School in Ludlow, MO ('71) and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in...
C. Daniel Fenning
Oct 6, 2018
Dan Fenning, 74, of Kansas City, passed away Oct. 6, 2018. He is survived by wife Rose Giangrande-Fenning; & sisters Penny Fenning & Sallie (John) Melcher. Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. To share a special memory of Dan or to leave a message of condolence for his family, please visit the guestbook below tab.
Robert Renken
Oct 5, 2018
Robert "Bob" Renken, 73, of Olathe, KS passed Fri. Oct 5, 2018. Visitation will be 10AM Wed. Oct 10th at Penwell-Gabel, Olathe Chapel with his service to follow at 11AM. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Olathe Memorial.Bob was born November 25, 1944 in Beloit, KS to Earl and Judy Renken. He graduated from Salina High in 1962 before...
John Fredrick Gordon
Sep 28, 2018
John Fredrick Gordon, 77, formerly of Denver and Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on September 28, 2018, in Olathe, Kansas. He was born on November 19, 1940 to John and Mabel Gordon in Cedar Rapids, IA. John was as an Architect and worked as a Project Executive for a large developer that developed many of Denver's iconic high-rise projects that changed...
John A. Bard
Sep 27, 2018
John Albert Bard, of Overland Park, KS, passed on September 27, 2018 at the age of 77 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was a resident of Kansas City all his life and was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Maxine Bard. John is survived by his wife of 34 years, Darlene (Flory) Bard and his...
Faye Marea Long
Sep 26, 2018
Faye "Marea" Long passed away, in her home peacefully, on September 26,2018 at the age of 92. Marea was born to parents Herman D. Wolven and Stella Wolven on September 19, 1926.Friends and family are called upon to join in a celebration of Marea's life with a 10am visitation at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at 11am...
Elizabeth S. Bishop
Sep 24, 2018
Elizabeth S. Bishop, 85, of Shawnee, KS, died Sept. 24, 2018. She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Underhill (Louis); two granddaughters: Dr. Katie Underhill (Bradley Seitz) and Lara Mabry (Jared). Visitation will be held at 2 pm Oct. 13th at Shawnee Hills Senior Living. Private burial.
William R. Richards
Sep 23, 2018
Born in Olney, Illinois on October 11, 1931, Bill left this world on September 23, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, and their four children: Nancy, and husband Dan Asmussen of Madison, Wisconsin; Tom, and wife, Dee of Plano, Texas; Janet, and husband Bob Heiner, who reside in Waupaca, Wisconsin; and Barbara, who lives with husband Steven Cross...
Dorothy F Plummer
Sep 23, 2018
Dorothy (Zink)(Herrick) Plummer age 104 passed away September 23, 2018 at Brookdale Assisted Living Center in Overland Park, after a long and wonderful life. Dorothy was born Sept. 16, 1914 near Hartford, KS, at the home of her parents James and Emmaline (Cline) Zink. Celebration of life service will take place on Saturday Oct. 6, 2018 at Roberts Blue Barnett...
Dianne Pattison
Sep 21, 2018
Dianne Linn Pattison, 64 of Olathe, passed away on September 21 2018 at Olathe Hospice House.She was born on April 14, 1954 to Robert K. and Ruth M. (Griffith) Pattison in Detroit Michigan. Moved to Mattoon Illinois, Indianapolis, Dearborn Michigan. In 3rd grade she moved to White Plains, New York, where she graduated from high school 1972. She was active...
Jerry Lee Ham Ii
Sep 21, 2018
Jerry Lee Ham II, 42 of Gardner Kansas, went home to be with his Savior on September 21st, 2018 after a 6 1/2 year battle with Colon Cancer. He is the son of Jerry Lee and Janice Ham and was born in Martinsville, Indiana on December 9th 1975. Jerry graduated from Martinsville High School in 1994 and went on to...
Dan W. Kennedy
Sep 20, 2018
Dan William Kennedy, 78, of Olathe, passed away on September 20, 2018 at his residence. He was born on September 20, 1940 to Hugh and Wilma Kennedy in Manhattan, Kansas.Dan worked as a Building Manager for General Motors.On February 3, 1962, he married Shirley A. Steffen. Dan and Shirley lived in Olathe, Kansas. Dan is survived by his loving wife,...
Protodeacon P. Rose
Sep 18, 2018
Protodeacon Theodore Phillip Rose, 76, of Bucyrus, passed away on September 18, 2018. He was born on September 12, 1942 to Lloyd and Dona (Middleton) Rose in Owosso, MI. Theodore was raised in Michigan and received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in 1967 and his Master's degree from Purdue University in 1970. He married his beloved Cynthia...
Randolph Neil Russell
Sep 16, 2018
On September 16, 2018, Randolph "Randy" Neil Russell, passed away and went to be with the Lord at the age of 57. Randy was born on June 30, 1961 to Roger and Lois (Hackerott) Russell in Olathe, KS.He grew up in Olathe and enjoyed a wonderful childhood in a loving and devoted family. As a youth, Randy was very involved...
Scott Joseph Brunk
Sep 15, 2018
Scott Joseph Brunk, 48, of Olathe, Kansas, died at his home surrounded by his wife and children on Sept. 15, 2018, after a courageous four-year battle with colon cancer. A beloved father of five, he will be deeply missed by his large, loving family, circle of friends and his family of faith at Journey Bible Church.Scott was born on Feb....
Mary G. Harris
Sep 14, 2018
Mary G. Harris, 77, passed away Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. She is survived by husband James, sister Fran Johnson, niece Amy Rogge, and many other family and friends. Private service at a later date.
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